R1200C: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

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NHTSA Campaign Number:	97V134000
Vehicle/Equipment Make:	BMW
Vehicle/Equipment Model:	R1200C
Model Year:	1998
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Manufacturer Component Description:	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Manufacturers Involved in Recall:	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Manufacturered:	19970501 - 19970830
Type of Report:	V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire)
Potential Number of Units Affected:	973
Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer:	19970811
Recall Initiated By:	19970811
Manufacturer Responsible For Recall:	BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE
Report Received Date:	19970808
Record Creation Date:	19970829
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Defect Summary:	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ADJUSTING SCREW FOR THE PRESSURE POINT OF EITHER THE BRAKE OR CLUTCH LEVERS MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY TIGHT, DUE TO GREASE CONTAMINATION OF THE THREADS.
Consequence Summary:	THE SCREW(S) CAN BACK OUT OVER TIME WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING OPERATED CAUSING A CHANGE IN THE PRESSURE POINT OF THE MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE CLUTCH AND/OR FRONT BRAKE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:	DEALERS WILL CHECK THE ADJUSTMENT SCREWS OF THE FRONT BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVERS FOR MOVEMENT. IF THE SCREWS ARE TIGHT, NO FURTHER ACTION WILL BE TAKEN. IF A SCREW IS FOUND TO BE LOOSE, IT WILL BE REMOVED, CLEANED AND REINSTALLED WITH NEW LOCTITE.

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